“The driver of the car, a 19-year-old man, was unconscious and trapped in the vehicle. Upon assessment by paramedics and the trauma doctor, they found he had sustained a serious head injury and required immediate sedation in order to stabilise his condition.

“Ambulance staff worked with the fire service to carefully release him from the wreckage whilst ensuring he remained immobilised with a spinal board.

“Once released, the man was taken on blue lights and sirens to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The trauma doctor travelled with the patient to hospital and continued monitoring his condition en route.

“Medics in A&E were pre-alerted to the arrival of the man who was said to be in a serious condition.

“Two passengers from the car, both men, were out of the car when emergency services arrived.

“They were assessed on scene but suffered minor injuries and were described as ‘walking wounded’. Neither required hospital treatment.”